[Android Head-Units] Dannnyyy:
Hello,

First time poster here, so bear with me. (Also, can't post links yet unfortunately)

Current set-up:

-I have a Citroen C1 from 2007, currently equipped with the standard radio. (No steering wheel controls).

-I listen to music mostly with my Android Phone (Galaxy Note 2), usually with Spotify.

-For Navigation I use a (outdated) TomTom.

My current TomTom navigation is pretty much dead, so I could buy a new one, or spend 100 USD more and buy an all-in-one Android radio, mediaplayer and navigation.

To install the 2 din Android unit, I've bought a "Double Din fascia" for Citroen C1/Peugeot 107/Toyota Aygo from AliExpress. Pretty sure I don't need any special harnesses or anything.

Goal:

I'd like to install a 2 din android radio, to replace the standard radio, switch to in-car-navigation and add loads of extra functions.

Must-have functions/features

-Has to fit in the mentioned double din fascia for Citroen C1

-OBD for Torque (Bluetooth or USB-connected)

-Guaranteed future patches/bugfixes/updates etc.

-Simultaneous navigation and music playing

-Spotify-app possible (on- and offline)

-Able to run 'Flitsmeister' (Dutch app for police speedchecks)

-Can hook up to the standard speakers in the C1

-Under <€ 300 (<335 USD)

Optional functions/features:

-Music stops with incoming call

-DVD player

-Mirror link with phone

-Knob for volume instead of slider/buttons.

-DAB+ 'ready'

-TV-Tuner 'ready'

-Suitable for TomTom navigation app (or similar good Europe navigation app)

-USB-hub possible (for USBsticks, Bluetooth keyboard, OBD, 3G dongle, USB-camera etc)

-Preferably ships from EU (so I don't have to pay taxes)

-If the standard mic is bad, option to add external mic)

-Possibility to hook up a dashcam, save recording on the unit.

-Possibility to hook up a reverse camera.

Please note that although I have done plenty of reading and comparing the last days, I have

zero

experience with radios or electronics whatsoever.

So far, I've done a lot of research, but the sheer amount of different models, manufacturers, versions etc. is overwhelming. Some people recommend certain brands, while others say it doesn't matter, all that matters is the chip. Due to the budget, I've kept mostly to the Chinese brands (mostly on AliExpress), which offer good price/quality-ratio.

A couple brands/models that caught my attention so far are: (you can look up the numbers in the search on AliExpress)

1. Pumpkin (C0255) - AliExpress ItemNo: 32462954221

2. Joying (No modelno.) - (Identical to 1?) - AliExpress ItemNo: 32324865603

3. Newsmy (NU3001S-H-H0-2) - AliExpress ItemNo: 32301663432

4. Ownice (No modelno.) - AliExpress ItemNo: 32378852325

5. <Brandless> (No modelno.) - AliExpress ItemNo: 32458170947

6. <Brandless> (No modelno.) - AliExpress ItemNo: 2018398158

-No. 1-4 seems to have better specs etc, but cost almost 100 USD more.

-No 1 and 2 and pretty much identical, but different brands and 30 USD difference.

-I've read good stories about Ownice and Newsmy, who seem very eager to bring out new updates / patches etc.

-Some models seem to be bigger than 2 din (the 'head' is slightly larger), will it still fit in the 2 din fascia?

-Will my small car battery be sufficient enough for these units?

Any help/tips/advice/recommendations/experience with installing/using it in a Citroen C1 is more than welcome!

Thanks!:good: